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Injury accident in Creston Friday afternoon

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October 15th, 2023 by Ric Hanson

(Creston, Iowa) – Officials with the Creston Police Department on Sunday (today) reported information with regard to an injury accident that took place Friday afternoon. Authorities say at around 1:50-p.m., a 2005 Cadillac Deville driven by 67-year-old Jarilyn Lue Schneider, of Creston, was traveling west on Highway 34 near the intersection of Abell Street, and was preparing to turn left onto Abell. Schneider thought she was clear to make the turn.

A Kia Forte passenger car driven by 19-year-old Sophie Grace Lyle, of Pella, was traveling east on Highway 34, when the Cadillac failed to yield, and pulled out in front of her. The KIA struck the Cadillac on the rear passenger side.

Lyle complained of pain and was transported by EMS ambulance to the Greater Regional Medical Center in Creston. Police say Schneider was checked out by medics and cleared at the scene. Damage from the collision amounted to $20,000. Both vehicles were towed from the scene. No citations were listed in the police report.